Connection Between Neurofeedback and Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that presents with significant challenges in daily life. Individuals can have extended time frames with depressive symptoms that mimic a depressive disorder or manic symptoms. Some people have both. Those who struggle with bipolar disorder do not have options for cures yet, which means the best course of […]
Group Therapy Activities For Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the world. Anxiety stems from too much focus on the future, the potential outcomes, risks, or failures. Those who struggle with anxiety disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders can find support in group therapy activities for anxiety. These types of activities can provide […]
How to Break Free From Depression
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders around the world. It impacts women more than men. With an increasing prevalence today, it is important for people to know how to break free from depression when feelings strike and how to get help for depressive disorders. How to Break Free from Depression There […]
Can Xanax Cause Anxiety Attacks?
Xanax is a prescription medication for things like anxiety disorders and PTSD. It releases more GABA in the brain. GABA is a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation and calmness. Under normal circumstances, it is what gets released before bed in larger doses to help you sleep. If you have an anxiety disorder or PTSD, GABA levels […]
Isolation and Mental Health
A great deal of research came about regarding isolation and mental health following the COVID-19 pandemic. It has revealed that there is a strong relationship in both directions, and socialization is a critical part of good mental health. When individuals struggle with mental health disorders like depression or anxiety, they are more likely to isolate […]
What Are the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder?
Bipolar disorder refers to a group of disorders categorized as Bipolar and Related Disorders in the DSM. Bipolar disorder is commonly misdiagnosed as depression because it has many similar symptoms. The most common forms are bipolar I and bipolar II. In this blog, you’ll learn the symptoms of bipolar disorder and how to find treatment. […]
Is Family Therapy Needed in Mental Health Treatment?
If you are struggling with a mental health disorder, treatment can include several types of therapies, one of which may be family therapy. Family therapy involves family members coming together to resolve conflicts and share feelings. If there is a significant issue with certain family members, and you get along better with a godparent or […]
What Are the Benefits of Mental Health Outpatient Treatment?
For many people who need mental health treatment, intensive residential programs are the gold standard. With residential treatment, clients reside in the facility itself while receiving the intense evidence-based treatment and around-the-clock care they need. While very effective, what happens to those who can’t commit to time away from work and family to attend treatment? […]
The Power of Positive Thinking: Shifting Mindsets for Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Having a dual diagnosis can be difficult to experience and challenging to treat. If you or a loved one is grappling with co-occurring disorders, you may benefit from specialized programs that take an “outside of the box” approach to treatment. One such treatment approach is positive thinking. The focus of this article is the power […]
How to Treat Panic Attacks in Teens
“Panic attack” is a phrase that has become interchangeably used with anxiousness, but that isn’t a typical panic attack. An actual panic attack is a sudden sharp chest pain that makes breathing challenging. As a result, the heart beats abnormally. Panic or anxiety attacks are prevalent in teens, and they can be incredibly disturbing because […]
